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    The Tragic Disappearance Of Nyleen Marshall

    Nyleen Marshall went missing during a family picnic in 1983. The 4-year-old was never found, but police classified her tragic disappearance as an abduction.

    By Brian Myers January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • The Marx Brothers

    Tragic Details About The Marx Brothers

    From their hardscrabble upbringing to their legendary legal troubles, the story of the Marx Brothers isn't all chuckles and pratfalls.

    By William J. Wright January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Jonathan Davis Korn

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Korn

    Korn's nuanced, anguished lyrics serve as a means of catharsis both for them and the band's millions of fans. All that pain in Korn's music is real.

    By Brian Boone January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Photo of Andrew Jackson

    Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son

    Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.

    By Mina Elwell January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Ivory-billed woodpecker artwork

    The Tragic Tale Of The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

    While some hold out hope that it lives, many believe that this beautiful bird is long extinct. Here is the tragic tale of the ivory-billed woodpecker.

    By Becky Stephenson January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Ray Smith smiling

    The Tragic Death Of One-Hit Wonder Ray Smith

    Ray Smith, the one-hit-wonder behind 1960's Rockin' Little Angel, died in November 1979 at the age of 45.

    By Lorenzo Tanos January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • Timothy McVeigh mugshot

    What Timothy McVeigh's Dad Really Thinks About His Terrorist Son

    William "Bill" McVeigh is the father of Timothy McVeigh, the man responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.

    By Jean Mendoza January 26th, 2023 Read More
  • writer Oscar Wilde

    The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Sister

    Oscar Wilde's life was punctuated by tragedies, beginning with the death of his 10-year-old sister, Isola, who served as a muse for him the rest of his life.

    By Sandra Mardenfeld January 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Lightning strikes from dark clouds

    The Sad Story Of The Man Struck By Lightning 7 Times

    It's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."

    By Amy Beeman January 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Type O Negative band photo

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Type O Negative

    The Drab Four's music was an outlet for some dark, almost unreal experiences. These are the tragic real-life stories of the genre-bending band Type O Negative

    By Elizabeth Rayne January 24th, 2023 Read More
  • ben franklin drawing

    The Tragic Reason Ben Franklin Regretted His Vaccination Decision

    By June 1721, smallpox was running rampant in Boston, and Benjamin Franklin was a staunch supporter of getting vaccinated against the disease.

    By Jesse Gormley January 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Lupe Velez posing

    Inside The Tragic 1944 Death Of Actress Lupe Velez

    Mexican actress Lupe Velez died by suicide in 1944 at the age of 36.

    By Jean Mendoza January 24th, 2023 Read More
  • An updated logo for the 50th anniversary still features "The Godfather's" puppet strings

    Tragic Details About The Godfather Cast

    Time has been good to the Corleone family saga, but it hasn't always been so good to its actors. These are tragic details about The Godfather cast.

    By William Fischer January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • portrait of Gianni Versace

    Gianni Versace: The Tragic Real-Life Story

    Fashion mogul Gianni Versace's success didn't stop tragedy from infiltrating the five short decades of his life. This is his tragic real-life story.

    By Frank F. January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Peter, Henry, and Jane Fonda

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Fonda Family

    There's much more to the Fondas than their time in the Hollywood spotlight. This is the tragic real-life story of the Fonda family.

    By Gina Scanlon January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Joni Mitchell

    Inside Joni Mitchell's Tragic Story

    Joni Mitchell has been a musical force for decades, but her life hasn't always been easy. From heartbreak to failing health, this is her tragic story.

    By William J. Wright January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • bust of Aaron Burr

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Aaron Burr

    When we think of Aaron Burr, all we know is that he killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. But Aaron Burr had a tragic story in his own right.

    By Jeff Somers January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Author Stephen King

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Stephen King

    Stephen King has defined horror for a generation, but his rise to the top of the literary heap has been anything but easy.

    By William J. Wright January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • don knotts

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Don Knotts

    While Don Knotts was epically funny on the small screen, his tragic-real life story includes a wounded childhood, struggles and later severe health struggles.

    By DB Kelly January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Audrey Hepburn looking serious

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Audrey Hepburn

    Audrey Hepburn was a beloved Hollywood star, known just as much for her charity work as for her acting. But hers was a tragic life.

    By Pat Honovich January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Johnny Depp arrives for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Johnny Depp

    During Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard, the private actor opened up about his life. This is the tragic real-life story of Johnny Depp.

    By Engrid Barnett January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • kurt cobain and dave grohl wearing headphones

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Nirvana

    While Nirvana's place in history is assured, members dealt with drug addiction, depression, and self-doubt. Here's the tragic real-life story of Nirvana.

    By Nicholas Conley January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Lenny Bruce

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Lenny Bruce

    Lenny Bruce was a controversial figure through the '50s and early '60s, and his drug addiction, legal woes, and other tribulations made for a tragic story.

    By Nick Vrchoticky January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Keith Moon

    Rock Stars Who Died Tragically

    The phrase "Live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse" became reality for many rock stars, many of whom have died tragically over the years.

    By Daniel Johnson January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • camera lens

    The Tragic Deaths Of Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe And His Partner Sam Wagstaff

    The tragic deaths of renowned — yet controversial —photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and his partner Sam Wagstaff.

    By Brian Myers January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Frank Sinatra

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Frank Sinatra

    Frank Sinatra will always be a legend, but few realize just how painfully human Ol' Blue Eyes was. This is the tragic real-life story of Frank Sinatra.

    By Laura Kelly January 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • girl looking out window

    The Tragic Reason Utah's Rachael Alert Was Established

    Rachael Runyan was a 3-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered in 1982.

    By Jean Mendoza January 23rd, 2023 Read More
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